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title: "Pests, diseases and problems"
description: "Discuss and troubleshoot plant issues"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ"
language: "en"
modified: "2023-05-15T13:58:31.579Z"
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# Pests, diseases and problems

Share your own experiences with plant pests and diseases, and gain valuable insights from others on how to prevent and treat these common problems.

Misc. 59995 members, 13095 posts

## Posts

- [I inherited this sad baby from a coworker and I’m hoping to bring it back from the brink. Any suggestions would be…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/faeI6DJPQkKj-ftVFWTzhw.md) (by Thundersnap, 2024-06-06, 4 comments)
- [why is my plants stem weak? i’m going to try to put tooth picks for support, how do i fix this?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Fc02k7rgR5myPnxRPdN7Fg.md) (by red, 2024-06-06, 3 comments)
- [I cut this leaf off of my FLF bc it looked rough and the sap was rusty brown instead of white like usual. Any thoughts?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/qiPUWz7MRzmQ4fEBlPUX4g.md) (by Jack\_R, 2024-06-06, 5 comments)
- [Helppp 😭 I keep spraying this mojito syngonium with neem oil and these pests keep coming back. any idea what they…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/L0fgOYkITlizQUy9jXZ-7Q.md) (by nicoolcats, 2024-06-06, 14 comments)
- [Does anyone have any good thrips treatment? I’ve used bug sprays but none of them actually list thrips on the bottle.…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/jk8Abl2vSr6j27B8zc5xRg.md) (by Mairead, 2024-06-06, 3 comments)
- [This Chinese money plant has been like this for a while now does anyone have any ideas whats wrong?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/0bf3YIZNRBOX4KXw9WdRqw.md) (by Mairead, 2024-06-06, 2 comments)
- [I need help. All my plants' soil has little flies or bugs in it. Can someone tell me how to get rid of them? I have…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/ZuCBkHSHRoe0kWuzW8-Guw.md) (by S Singh, 2024-06-06, 8 comments)
- [Hi Can anyone help me with tips to take care of this plant? The leaves are falling off. Its near a west facing window.](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/jpi5RxneTiOALl2BMfdGSQ.md) (by Vani, 2024-06-06, 5 comments)
- [Can I repot as this new growth is coming in?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/_ZIJlPvQQKaGaAg4oEP6Zw.md) (by nikki920, 2024-06-06, 1 comment)
- [Anyone know why my gladiolus is already wilting at the bottom by the time the top is blooming? I’m new to all this as I…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/8hq8xsorTimi02TSq-EJ6g.md) (by Planta member, 2024-06-06, 6 comments)
- [My poor croton is slowly being killed by spider mites! I know some prefer neem oil but I’ve opted for insecticidal…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/g_S2JcEiRVyHDKJ-3mNXSQ.md) (by Emily 🪴🤍, 2024-06-06, 4 comments)
- [I’m very diligent about treating for pests when I bring home a new houseplant, I spray and quarantine. A few days ago I…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Y5_IKt-cT2ibtvR_zWC3lA.md) (by Andrea, 2024-06-06, 8 comments)
- [African fig. Hello! Does anyone know what could be the reason for this on the leaves ? Has anyone been through the same…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/QH2d7sP4QHm57UlkyQ_XfA.md) (by Carina, 2024-06-06, 6 comments)
- [I have a polka dot plant and the leaves are turning black. I googled it but couldn’t find a straight answer. What could…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/BWXvFwBpS--Woa4-pcMQZg.md) (by jedijae, 2024-06-06, 3 comments)
- [Help…new terrarium has mold growing. I made the adorable one on Sunday. It’s Wednesday and this mold is growing. I put…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/MHgAhbxMSwa7z2HClDePxw.md) (by Dee, 2024-06-06, 3 comments)
- [Hi everyone, looking for some advice on what to do with my BOP, i was off with the watering schedule previously, the…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/MuRN8YOkSM68-aFFZQgurw.md) (by Dr Greenthumb, 2024-06-05, 0 comments)
- [Hi everyone! A relative got this plant some time ago and it was set aside and forgotten a little. It’s leafs fell of…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/095uZYN1Tjq2lMM4AxS8IA.md) (by Dog, 2024-06-05, 5 comments)
- [Shall I just give up on this plant.. I think it root rot and I’ve already trimmed my plant a week ago with the same…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/x_C036g6Qb6KNL8QSlDxpw.md) (by Beka, 2024-06-05, 16 comments)
- [Does anybody know what this is? On the app they say it is Fungus. But its only on the soil](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/PwXCc_N2S2exEDhjJ77RWA.md) (by Beka, 2024-06-05, 11 comments)
- [Hey guys, my friend just gave me this calla Lily she was going to throw away that is so sad. Does anyone know what is…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/H-LdbRCITCSQgn-PPn3RSA.md) (by Jenna, 2024-06-05, 6 comments)

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